“We were pulling the roof off a house and it was 105-degree heat for five days straight,” Schneider said. USF standout punter Trent Schneider, at age 30, is older than both of the offensive coordinators who will coach in Saturday’s Notre Dame-South Florida game.

“Coaches are coaches,” he said. “A big thing for him is his speed and his ability to really push at the top end and get out of breaks,” Kelly said.

“Good thing it hit inbounds, then it bounced out so they didn’t have a chance to recover,” Strong said, “because he really outkicked the coverage. I do get called ‘grandpa.’” Despite the difference, Schneider said his age … • Another probable starting wide receiver, Braden Lenzy, held out of the Duke game with a hamstring injury, appears to be progressing toward making his season debut against USF on Saturday. So frenetic was the hockey line-shift mentality, the ND stat crew is still trying to catch up with everyone who rotated in. “I think he’s got great potential,” Kelly said of Mayer. The Oracle is the award-winning student newspaper at the University of South Florida that's been providing compelling stories for students, staff and all of Tampa Bay since 1966. You need a subscription to continue. “I try to make my age not a factor if that makes sense. In this week’s episode of The Oracle News Podcast, Jorgelina Manna-Rea and Audra Nikolajski discuss with Dr. J. Edwin Benton how the presidential election might unfold. At the top of the Irish depth chart are senior Brock Wright and junior Tommy Tremble, the latter of whom was ND’s leading receiver in the Duke game with five catches (for 38 yards). The purpose of so many players being involved goes beyond insurance guarding against COVID-19 quarantines/isolations and injuries. I looked at the coverage and I looked at the punt, and I was like, ‘Oh, God, don’t field this ball because we’re about 20 yards away from the returner.’”. If I hit it well, we have to just stop them on defense and we get the win.

The two most significant long-term commitments that risked short-term unflattering consequences are: • Offensive line play: The expectations from the folks who hand out the Joe Moore Award are for the Irish to be a finalist for the award that they won for best offensive line nationally in 2017 — and maybe its first two-time winner. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. High 78F. The two most significant long-term commitments that risked short-term unflattering consequences are: Offensive line play: The expectations from the folks who hand out the Joe Moore Award are for the Irish to be a finalist for the award that they won for best offensive line nationally in 2017 — and maybe its first two-time winner. “We’ll get one more scan done in two weeks, and at that time (he) could be cleared to be practicing.”. That the Irish O-line was markedly better in the second half than the first should be the significant takeaway from the Duke game. Miami’s Louis Hedley, who became popular on the internet because of his tattoos, hails from Mandurah in Western Australia. That’s defined as the percentage of runs on third or fourth down, two yards or less to go, that achieved a first down or touchdown. So I focused on ball drops, just doing the little things right — and confidence. The latest on recruiting, commits, scholarships & more. South Florida has released its depth chart for its upcoming matchup against Notre Dame. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. If you’re interested in learning how to use Google's tools, explore our training center for over 40 lessons on Google products, including Google Trends. “I try to not act my age. Tackles 1, vs. South Carolina State (9/14/19) There’s a learning curve there. 4 P Trent Schneider returns after record-breaking season, a Ray Guy Award candidate.

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• As Kelly alluded on Monday, starting wide receiver Ben Skowronek is out for the USF game with a hamstring injury sustained against Duke. USF standout punter Trent Schneider, at age 30, is older than both of the offensive coordinators who will coach in Saturday’s Notre Dame-South Florida game. Got knocked down a couple of times, but he’s game. Mayer, though, also has older players ahead of him and may force the issue anyway. “He is now no longer in a walking boot. He recovered the loose ball and got his kick off, but took a vicious hit by Irish freshman defensive lineman Jordan Botelho . At the top of the Irish depth chart are senior Brock Wright and junior Tommy Tremble, the latter of whom was ND’s leading receiver in the Duke game with five catches (for 38 yards). Kelly’s methodology allows for some growing pains early in the season in order to crescendo in November, when No. a 6-foot-5, 235-pounder.

“I think he feels that way now. Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly set himself up for this in a way. “Big punt. “Kevin Austin had his six-week scan, showed good signs,” Kelly said Thursday. There was a problem saving your notification. Quarterback Ian Book’s intermittent skittishness, for instance, against Duke was surprising, but fixable. Skip To Main Content. The Oracle is the award-winning student newspaper at the University of South Florida that's been providing compelling stories for students, staff and all of Tampa Bay since 1966. The purpose of so many players being involved goes beyond insurance guarding against COVID-19 quarantines/isolations and injuries. Welcome to The Oracle Podcast.

SCHNEIDER’S CAREER HIGHS Low 57F. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. “Here, you guys throw a ball in the backyard. Because Notre Dame has had such a relentless line of standouts at the position, there haven’t been a lot of opportunities for freshmen to get meaningful and plentiful snaps at the position.

“As a kid, I always wanted to do sports at a high level,” Schneider said. Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly set himself up for this in a way. He is on the AlterG (anti-gravity treadmill), so he’s begun a running progression. USF After all, punters normally only see the field when an offensive drive has stalled. Avg 52.8*, vs. BYU (10/12/19) To get there, and in an effort to upgrade the offense under first-year coordinator Tommy Rees, Notre Dame changed its base blocking scheme from pin and pull to outside zone. Quarterback Ian Book’s intermittent skittishness, for instance, against Duke was surprising, but fixable. The easiest way to look good in September with all five starters returning would have been to stick with the familiar. For Schneider, finding a spot as a college punter was his way to live out his childhood dream, but it didn’t come without a cost. “The way he catches the ball, soft hands, puts the ball away, can run after the catch, can shake a tackle or two. Against ECU, the Aussie tied a USF record 72-yard punt. His three catches (for 38 yards) in Saturday’s opener against Duke are more than any ND freshman tight end has accumulated in a SEASON since Kyle Rudolph’s 29 in 2008, save Alizé Mack’s 13 as a freshman in 2015. Kickoff is 2:30 p.m. (EDT). Success!

The week's most popular Notre Dame sports stories. “Anything’s possible. Trent Schneider, a 28-year-old Australian, is living a dream as a USF punter and kicker. “A big thing for him is his speed and his ability to really push at the top end and get out of breaks,” Kelly said. “If you can do that, a couple hours out on the field isn’t a big deal,” he said. But USF fans should take a closer look at their punter, Trent Schneider. “Not making the money each week is different. In every situation. Duke amassed just 27 of its 334 total yards in the fourth quarter and two of its 19 first downs. Notre Dame QB Ian Book dives for extra yards against Clemson in the Cotton Bowl Dec. 29, 2018 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The two went to rival high schools where their soccer teams would play against each other.

Beyond Mack and Rudolph only Derek Brown (12) since ND’s 1988 national title run has more than eight catches as a freshman tight end. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. Please support us by making a contribution. More than anything, Kelly would like preseason All-America safety Kyle Hamilton to be part of that equation, but as of Thursday midday, Hamilton’s status remained day to day with a sprained ankle suffered in the Duke game. 1 Clemson visits Notre Dame Stadium in prime time. Wisconsin (7-318-45.4); Georgia Tech (7-361-51.6); South Carolina State (6-264-44.0); SMU (8-312-39.0); UConn (3-126-42.0); BYU (5-264-52.8); Navy (7-288-41.1); East Carolina (4-200-50.0); Temple (5-200-40.0); Cincinnati (4-189-47.2); Memphis (9-464-51.6); UCF (6-280-46.7). Kelly noted Wallace is back healthy after a preseason groin injury that required surgery. Schneider worked construction for eight years in his home country, Australia, before becoming a collegiate punter. A mid-October return for Notre Dame’s most dynamic wide receiver, junior Kevin Austin Jr., remains on schedule.